CPSC recall 11067
Digital clamp meters and multimeters
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-04-26
On 2016-04-26 the CPSC announced a recall of Digital clamp meters and multimeters by Extech Instruments, citing when the battery runs low, the meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off or low. This poses an e….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11067 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2010-12-14 |
| Published | 2016-04-26 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Extech Instruments |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Digital clamp meters and multimeters | This recall involves Extech digital clamp meters with model numbers EX612, EX613, EX622 and EX623 and multimeters with model numbers EX540, EX542 and EX570. "Extech" and the model number can be found on the front of the product and the serial number on the rear. Serial numbers that begin with "A" are not included in the recall.
Reason
When the battery runs low, the meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off or low. This poses an electrocution hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Extech-Instruments-Recalls-Digital-Clamp-and-Multimeters-due-to-Electrocution-Hazard
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